How to pronounce quip
Say it like KWIP. Quip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWIP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quip pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quip
American and British speakers say quip in essentially the same way: /kwɪp/ in the US and /kwɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIP.
What does quip mean?
- To make a quip.
- To taunt; to mock with quips.
- A smart, sarcastic turn or jest; a taunt; a severe retort or comeback; a gibe.
Where does quip come from?
From a shortening of earlier quippy, perhaps from Latin quippe (“indeed”), ultimately quid (“what”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with quip
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quip.
Questions about saying quip
How do you pronounce quip?
Say KWIP. The American pronunciation is /kwɪp/. In British English it is /kwɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quip?
Quip is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWIP.
Do Americans and Brits say quip the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪp/ and the British form is /kwɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.